Abdicate
Abdicate Verb (Of a king) renounce one's throne. Fail to fulfil or undertake (a responsibility or duty). Usage: KingEdward VIII of England abdicated the throne in ...
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Sartorial
Sartorial Adjective Of or relating to a tailor or tailored clothes; broadly: of or relating to clothes Usage: Elizabeth is also ...
Plethora
Plethora Noun A very large amount of something, especially a larger amount than you need, want, or can deal with. Usage: The plethora of regulations is both contradictory and confusing. Origin 1535-45; < New Latin < Greek plēthṓra fullness
Lurid
Lurid Adjective Too brightly coloured Presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms Usage: The colours glow lurid and vivid. ...
Nonchalant
Nonchalant Adjective Of a person or manner; feeling casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm. Usage ...
Ultimatum
Ultimatum Noun A final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will lead to most severe action ...
Preternatural
Preternatural Adjective More than is usual or natural Usage Fear gave me preternatural strength, and I managed to force the door open.
Surreal
Surreal Adjective Strange, not seems to be real, like a dreams Usage: Her stories are noted for their blending ...
Scotophobia
Scotophobia Noun Fear or dislike of darkness. In Zoology and Bacteriology, it means movement away from darkness; preference for ...
Youthquake
Youthquake Noun A significant culture, political, or social exchange arising from the actions or influence of young people Usage: ...
Post-truth
Post-truth Adjective Relating to a situation in which people are more likely to accept an argument based on their ...
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